- The problem
- The vehicle certification labels and vehicle idendification number plates may not have been installed on the involved vehicles. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 115, "Vehicle identification number-basic requirements".
- The fix
- Vehicle certification label and vin plate, if missing, will be installed without charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1979 Triumph Spitfire Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1979 Triumph Spitfire have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in July 1982 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Spitfire year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1979 Triumph Spitfire recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- A casting defect may be present in certain front brake caliper assemblies. This defect may result in eventual cracking of a brake caliper securing a lug. This would lead to decreased braking performance.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace all suspect brake calipers without charge to owners.
- The problem
- The possibility exists that the fuel non-evaporative loss system flexible connector, adjacent to the carbon canister, may become trapped by the right side horn attachment bracket when closing the hood. Trapping of the connector could cause a restriction in the non-evaporative loss system which may result in restricted fuel tank breathing and eventual fuel tank collapse or rupture.
- The fix
- Dealer will readjust the horn bracket angle and reroute and secure the "u" shaped connection pipe at no charge.
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No complaints about the 1979 Triumph Spitfire yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1979 Triumph Spitfire have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1979 Triumph Spitfire: labels (July 1982); caliper (January 1979); emission control (January 1979). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1979 Triumph Spitfire had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1979 Triumph Spitfire a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Triumph Spitfire year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1979 Triumph Spitfire has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data